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The second and third of the six Scorpene-class submarines, part of Project-75 of the Indian Navy, are undergoing sea trials while the rest are under construction, a senior naval officer today said. Interacting with reporters during an event at Kota House in Delhi, Commandant of National Defence College Vice Admiral Srikant also said the air…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has told the parliamentary panel on defense that the procurement of the S-400 air defense system developed by Russia holds prime importance in its efforts to tackle possible threats from China and Pakistan. “Requirement of fighter aircraft is our first priority. Next is the long-range SAM S-400 system for which…

According to the India Today newspaper website, Indian army looks to acquire a new air defense systems offering better performances than foreign products. The DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) of India has accepted to develop a new type of air defense missile system. The Indian army would like to acquire new missile systems to…

Taiwan reaffirmed its continued interest in acquiring U.S.-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, as it considers how it would fight off a possible Chinese invasion. Speaking to parliament, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Yen Teh-fa confirmed that the government wants to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II platform, though did not mention which variant of the jet…

This is being considered a major setback by global manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and Saab, which have been aggressively trying to market their aircraft F-16 and Gripen-E, respectively, to India for the last two years. New Delhi (Sputnik) — The Indian Air Force (IAF) has committed to buying a total of 324 locally developed fighter…

After the Doklam humiliation, China is flexing its military muscles in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by deploying massive number of fighter jets and troops. China increased its air defence capability along the LAC in February and is maintaining a high level of alertness along the LAC. According…

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended five years of compulsory military service for anyone who wants a subsequent employment with the state or the central government. According to reports, the parliamentary panel wants the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) – a wing of government that reports to the Prime Minister – to prepare a…